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Hi starting 1 day a wk volunteer work after 18 months recovering from my injury (etc)
Hi everyone. So I'm LCW. I have been recovering from an injury & complications but I still have a way to go, don't know how all THAT will go. Anyway, I'm starting a 1 day a week volunteer job after 18 months focusing on my recovery - which is ongoing but there has been a lot of progress. It's a sedentary job that doesn't…
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I've got an informal interview on Tuesday
I was looking through my emails yesterday and I found one from my local British Heart Foundation Home store Charity Shop asking me to book my informal interview, so I booked the 10am to 10.30am slot on Tuesday 25th June BST. I have already let my local job center know about my informal interview on Tuesday.
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The Third Sector/CICs Governance
Hi I applied for a job with a Community Interest Company which operates mental health facilities in the Wirral and Chester on behalf of the local NHS Trust. I am a qualified social worker, have a qualification in community education, have worked for the NHS, have worked for an NGO in Uganda I have lived experience of…
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Are there any side hustles I can do from my computer to make some money?
Hello, I live in Canada and have minor CP. I have worked in the hospitality industry and now work for a non-profit as a social worker. I am exhausted and burnt out. Are there any legitimate work-from-home jobs out there?
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Don't know what to do. Am I being discriminated against? I could really use a sanity check.
Had a difficult meeting today and could really use a sanity check. I started working for a company almost two years ago (it will be two years next month). Initially, I joined in a Graduate position and had to learn a lot. Over time, I became good at my job, receiving a very positive 'above expected' mark on my performance…
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Housing and Work.
Hello to whom it may concern, It is important for me to try to contact someone who might help me figure out the following doubts; if I start working and I'm receiving LWCRA universal credit will the DWP take out my benefit ? I've been told the opposite . But I'm confused i believe that I can volunteering and work as well…
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I hate the LCW assessment
If I get accepted onto the LCW I can't remember if I don't have to work or look for work, which would really annoy me as I want to at least do some volunteer work at my local hospital. I was told either with the letter that came with the questionnaire or my work coach said that if I get accepted for the Limited Capability…
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Employee representation in appeal hearings?
Hello everyone, I wonder if anyone can provide me with any organisation/charity in the Guildford that provide free employees representation in appeal hearings. TIA.
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Returning to work they have asked for sick note
I told my employer I needed time off cause I was struggling with mental health haven't been to doctors or anything about it but needed time to myself now I feel better in myself to return to work but they are asking for a fit note but I haven't been doctors or anything would I need to book an appointment and discuss it…
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Can NI Credits be paused temporarily?
Hello, I hope you are well. I have been unemployed for some time due to chronic illnesses and I receive National Insurance (NI) credits, but nothing else as my contribution based ESA could only last 1 year. I maybe starting a temp job working from home, and my PAYE salary for those months will likely pay the NI. Can anyone…
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Early retirement on health grounds
Afternoon greetings I have been diagnosed with a multi-level spinal disease which worsen off and will worsen off (according to GP) and has been on sick leaves receiving SSP from my employers since April 2024as my condition made me and will carry on to hinder my ability to do my work (I’m bedridden).The LWARC has been agree…
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Found text saying that I had a message from UC on my journal
I found a text on my phone about 2 to 2 and a half hours ago on my phone saying that I had a message on my journal from UC,so I logged into my account and found a message saying that they need to know more about my health condition or disability, but they didn't say which one they need to know more about. They said that…
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Asking for Garden Leave due to discrimination
hi all, this will be a long post I imagine so I’m sorry in advance! I have been diagnosed with; Fibromyalgia Autism Ehlers Danlos syndrome EUPD My work area is not disability compliant currently and my OT has recommended I use a wheelchair on my bad days to remain independent. Current situation at work is that there is no…
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Work
Hi, I am planning to move out, therefore would not be entitled to housing benefits. Will I still be entitled to the work allowance. If so would this be done automatically or will I have to start the whole process again?
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Employer refused reasonable adjustment for MH
Hi, I've been receiving counselling for Mental Health from my employer for the past year and my employer is fully aware of my depression & anxiety, i'm currently signed off work and on medication yet my employer keeps pushing me I have an issue with the main boss of my work department and I have been asking for the past…
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Where are all the WFH/Remote jobs?
Has anyone had any success in finding decent WFH jobs that don't require travel to an office? I can no longer travel/drive for more than about 10-20 minutes and after extensive searching, I'm beginning to think those roles don't really exist. Where are the best places to look? Maybe I'm not looking in the right places. The…
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LCWRA understanding Descriptor help please
Hi guys, I have read two seperate versions of descriptors online relating to 'conveying food or drink intot the mouth.' one reads - Cannot get food or drink to own mouth without needing somebody with you to regulary prompt and remind you. the other d) Owing to a severe disorder of mood or behaviour, fails to convey food or…
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No record of having a job
Hello, I hope you are well. I am new to this forum. I have been unemployed for over 10 years due to health problems. I receive NI credits to get a pension if I live to reach retirement. I don't receive any other benefits and live with relatives. A disability friendly employer has offered a job working online as a temp for…
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New AET universal credit
hiya I was wondering if somebody could give me some advise. I am a single mother with a 3 year old. I had diagnosed ADHD. Anxiety depression. I get standard rate pip and work an average of 16 hours a week. This was never a problem untill the AET has gone up to £892 per month. I am now having to go to weekly meetings with a…
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Work assessment appointment
Hi I have been referred by universal credit for a work assessment appointment, I have been off work for 9 months covered by sick notes, I had a uc50 form sent to me in Feb this year but have heard nothing back on that, now I have this appointment, I have rhumatoid arthritis and find it difficult to stand or sit for too…
